Description

Mabala Low-Top Sneakers
Footsteps with rhythm. Prints with heritage.

“Mabala,” a word meaning “pattern” or “marking” in several Bantu languages, represents the ancestral art of adorning surfaces with stories. The Mabala Sneakers feature a boldly expressive all-over mudcloth-inspired print, a wearable tribute to legacy and rhythm. Built for both street and soul, these sneakers offer comfort, versatility, and identity in every stride.

Design & Fit
Unisex in silhouette and adaptable by design, the Mabala Low-Tops feature a leather-textured upper printed with geometric African motifs across the entire body. With reinforced overlays, padded interiors, and a cushioned tongue, they promise long-wearing comfort whether styled for urban exploration or cultural gatherings. Available with black or white laces and lining.

 

Signature Features

• Unisex fit with classic low-top silhouette

• Full-coverage African print leather-texture upper

• Choice of white or black laces and inner lining

• Soft EVA padded insole for enhanced step comfort

• Durable EVA outsole with traction grip

• Mesh-lined interior for breathable support

• URAFAT branded tongue and heel accent

 

Fabric & Craftsmanship
Each pair is digitally printed with high-resolution, mudcloth-inspired motifs rendered in natural tones of terracotta, ivory, charcoal, and sea clay. The patterns echo unity, strength, and tradition, blending sharp lines with hand-drawn irregularity to mirror authentic artisan expression. The leather-look finish is sturdy yet soft, crafted to preserve the design without cracking or fading.

 

The Urafat Standard
A canvas of cultural rhythm for everyday wear. Mabala Sneakers bring the language of mark-making to modern footwear, where every line tells a story, and every step continues it.

Perfect For
Cultural curators. Streetwear stylists. Art market wanderers. Anyone who moves through the world with grounded pride and bold presence.

 

Styling Tip

🔸 Match them with cuffed denim and a URAFAT mudcloth bomber for everyday streetwear impact

🔸 Pair with a neutral kaftan and beaded accessories for an elevated traditional-contemporary blend

🔸 Lean into contrasts—wear with minimalist monochrome fits to let the print pop

🔸 Choose black laces for a moody street edge or white for a crisp summer-forward aesthetic

🔸 Perfect for gallery days, music festivals, or anywhere identity deserves to be seen

 

Every line etched across the Mabala Sneakers is a story retold…. ancient markings reimagined for today’s cultural trailblazers.